approved by roll call vote to approve the minutes for the January 23, 2012 regular meeting. (ROLL CALL FORM #3) PRESENTATIONS

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1 The regular meeting of the Warrior Run School District Board of Education was held on Monday, February 28, 2012, at 7:00 PM in the Warrior Run Middle School Library with Mr. Todd P. Moser, president, presiding. Other members present were Mr. Michael L. Cotner, Mrs. Vicki A. Egli, Mr. Norman D. Eisley, Jr., Mr. William R. Hartline, Mr. Lyle W. Horn, Mr. Herman A. Swartz, and Mr. Douglas L. Whitmoyer. Mrs. Tamela Chomas was absent. Others present were John Kurelja, superintendent of schools; Linda McNeal, business manager/board secretary; Gregory Alico, Technology Coordinator; Douglas Bertanzetti, assistant high school principal; Bernadette Boerckel, Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Patricia Cross, high school principal; Karen Frantz-Fry, Supervisor of Special Education; Jay Gordon, Turbotville elementary principal; Susan Mabus, assistant middle School principal; Susan Welteroth, Watsontown elementary principal; Warrior Run School District residents, staff, students and media. The meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag, followed by roll call of the members. (ROLL CALL FORM #1) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Douglas Whitmoyer and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve payment of the total expenditures per the attached List of Payments, dated February 20, 2012, in the amount of $1,852, for February expenditures; List of Cafeteria Fund Payments, dated February 20, 2012, in the amount of $81, for February expenditures; WRSD Capital Reserve Program Cash Position and Current Bills, dated February 22, 2012, the balance being $155,548.67; Income Report dated February 22, 2012; Cash Position dated February 22, 2012; and the Finance Statement dated February 22, Copies included. (ROLL CALL FORM #2) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by William Hartline and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the minutes for the January 23, 2012 regular meeting. (ROLL CALL FORM #3) PRESENTATIONS Mrs. Boerckel introduced student, Kaitlyn Bohannon, who recited her Poetry in the Classroom poem. Kaitlyn was named the winner of the district Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest, a competition offered for the first time at Warrior Run. Coach Randy Watts introduced representatives from the Junior High Wrestling Team who shared the experiences they gained from participating in the program /21013 Budget Presentation by the Superintendent. A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by William Hartline and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the notice of intent to retire from Linda McNeal, Business Manager, effective Tuesday, September 4, 2012, with 26 years of service to the District. A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Douglas Whitmoyer and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the following resignations: Tyler Aderhold, as a second shift custodian assigned to the high school, effective February 17, Carrie Miller, as a classroom aide assigned to the Turbotville Elementary School, effective February 15, Brittany Patton, as the cheerleading coach, effective the end of the 2011/2012 season.

2 Page 2 A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the revised job description for Business Manager as presented. (ROLL CALL FORM #4) A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the request from William Simpson, Middle School Principal, for an uncompensated leave beginning Wednesday, February 8, 2012 through Friday, June 8, (ROLL CALL FORM #5) A motion was made by Michael Cotner, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote naming Susan Mabus, Assistant Middle School Principal, as Acting Middle School Principal with additional compensation, effective Friday, January 6, 2012, during Mr. William Simpson s absence. Mrs. Mabus will receive a daily stipend of $25.00 retroactive to Friday, January 6, Mrs. Mabus will also be able to carry over any remaining vacation days to the 2012/2013 fiscal year. (ROLL CALL FORM #6) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Michael Cotner and motion carried with seven yes votes (Lyle Horn, Todd Moser, Douglas Whitmoyer, Michael Cotner, Vicki Egli, Norman Eisley, and William Hartline) and one no vote (Herman Swartz) to approve Stephen Davis, physical education/driver training teacher in the middle/high schools, as an assistant principal intern, assigned to the middle school, effective Thursday, February 16, 2012 through Friday, June 8, Mr. Davis will continue his current step placement as specified by the WREA bargaining agreement. (ROLL CALL FORM #7) A motion was made by Herman Swartz, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the employment of Jennifer Pfleegor as an Instructional Aide assigned to the high school, effective Tuesday, February 28, Ms. Pfleegor s hourly rate will be $7.50. (ROLL CALL FORM #8) A motion was made by Herman Swartz, seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve Sara Tripoli as a volunteer coach for the softball program during the 2012 season. A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Herman Swartz and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the instructional and classified substitute list as presented. Instructional - The day to day rate for the instructional substitute is $80.00 per day. NAME CERTIFICATION ELEM MS HS Kaitlyn Kuhns Elementary (Eligibility Letter) X X Sharon Trate Elementary/Special Education (Eligibility Letter) retroactive to 02/07/12 X X X Classified hourly rate commensurate with position Tyler Aderhold - custodian

3 Page 3 A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the request of Julie Lohr, a kindergarten teacher assigned to Turbotville Elementary School, for a childbearing/childrearing leave to commence on or about Friday, April 13, 2012 utilizing the Family Medical Leave Act for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year. Mrs. Lohr is planning on returning to her position the beginning of the 2012/2013 school year. The Superintendent recommends approval as this request complies with district policy and U. S. Department of Labor Guidelines. (ROLL CALL FORM #9) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the request of Tammy Osenga, a special education teacher assigned to the middle school, for a childbearing/childrearing leave to commence on or about Monday, March 5, 2012 utilizing the Family Medical Leave Act. Mrs. Osenga is planning on returning to her position on or about Monday, April 30, The Superintendent recommends approval as this request complies with district policy and U. S. Department of Labor Guidelines. (ROLL CALL FORM #10) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the request of Patricia Marshall, a kindergarten teacher assigned to Turbotville Elementary School, for a childbearing/childrearing leave to commence on or about Thursday, May 10, 2012 utilizing the Family Medical Leave Act for the remainder of the 2011/2012 school year. Mrs. Marshall is planning on returning to her position the beginning of the 2012/2013 school year. The Superintendent recommends approval as this request complies with district policy and U. S. Department of Labor Guidelines. (ROLL CALL FORM #11) A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve a refund of school taxes to a district resident on Parcel # A0000, and 019B due to a mathematical error on the part of Union County Assessment Office in the amount of $ as stipulated in 72 P.S of the Pennsylvania Code. (ROLL CALL FORM #12) A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Herman Swartz and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the athletic operating budget in the amount of $106, for the 2012/2013 school year. This is a decrease of $3, from the 2011/2012 budget amount of $110, (ROLL CALL FORM #13)

4 Page 4 A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Michael Cotner and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the following field trip requests: Dale Johnson, middle school social studies teacher, for the annual eighth grade field trip to Washington D. C. on Wednesday, May 23, These students will visit museum exhibits and tour the monuments. The trip is subsidized in part by the student council. Kevin Myers, middle/high school music teacher, for members of the Chorale to participate in a field trip to New York City on Sunday, April 29, These students will be attending a Broadway musical, as well as, tour various cultural sites in the city. This trip is paid for by the students (partially through completed fundraisers). Kevin Myers, middle/high school music teacher, for members of the seventh and eighth grade chorus to participate in a field trip to New York City on Sunday, May 20, These students will be attending a Broadway musical, as well as, tour various cultural sites in the city. This trip is paid for by the students and monies received through our patrons program. (ROLL CALL FORM #14) A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Vicki Egli and unanimously approved by voice vote to approve the request for use of facilities from Suzie Wade and Shannon Hoffman for use of the Watsontown Elementary School for the annual JesVic Watsontown 5k Race and Walk scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2012 beginning at 6:00 AM and concluding approximately at 1:00 PM waiving rental fees, A motion was made by Lyle Horn, seconded by Herman Swartz and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the adoption of the new Policy No , Confidentiality of Special Education. (ROLL CALL FORM #15) A motion was made by Vicki Egli, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to approve the adoption of the following revised policies: Policy Policy Name No. No. Name 201 Admission of Students 309 Administrative Assignment and Transfer 302 Employment of Superintendent/Assist Superintendent 409 Professional Assignment and Transfer 303 Employment of Administrators 509 Classified Assignment and Transfer 404 Employment of Professional Employees 317 Administrative Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 405 Employment of Substitute Professional Employees 417 Professional Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 406 Employment of Summer School Staff 517 Classified Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 407 Student Teachers 333 Administrative Professional Development 504 Employment of Classified Employees 433 Professional Professional Development 505 Appointment of Substitute and Short Term Employees 818 Contracted Services (ROLL CALL FORM #16)

5 Page 5 A motion was made by Douglas Whitmoyer, seconded by Lyle Horn and unanimously approved by roll call vote to direct the Superintendent and administration to study and make recommendations regarding professional staffing needs of the Warrior Run School District as follows: The School Board directs that the Superintendent and the Administration Team: a. Study the professional staffing needs of the District based upon instructional program requirements and student enrollment; and b. Determine the minimum professional staffing needs of the District for the upcoming school year based upon the foregoing studies; and c. Make recommendations to the Board during March and April, 2012, based upon the considerations set forth in the Public School Code, concerning whether any professional or temporary professional employee positions should be maintained, added, reduced or eliminated during the 2012/2013 school year; and d. If a recommendation is made for elimination or reduction of positions, implement the established procedures through termination of specific temporary professional employees, obtaining such approvals from the Department of Education that may be required for the alternation or curtailment of educational programs; and e. Notify any temporary professional and professional employees who may be affected by the recommendations. f. Consult with and work with District legal counsel to insure the correctness and completeness of the process. (ROLL CALL FORM #17 ) COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS Carla Sones raised a question regarding the purchase of helmets for the football team. Nate Butler addressed the question regarding budgeting for the helmets. Betsy Watts invited the board members to come out and see the community support for the JesVic event. MEETING ADJOURNED 7:55 PM A motion was made by William Hartline, seconded by Douglas Whitmoyer and unanimously approved by voice vote that the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Linda L. McNeal School Board Secretary